checking oil FORD BRONCO 2023 Owners Manual

Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance.................................328
Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff................................................................329
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................329
Post-Crash Alert System..........................331
Post Impact Braking...................................331
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................332
Recovery Towing.........................................332
Transporting the Vehicle..........................335
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions..........337
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Manual Transmission............................337
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Automatic Transmission.....................338
Emergency Towing....................................340
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting.......................................................................340
Fuses
Fuse Precautions.........................................341
Under Hood Fuse Box................................341
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............345
Identifying Fuse Types.............................348
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................348
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions.......................349
Opening and Closing the Hood.............349
Opening and Closing the Hood - Raptor........................................................................350
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™.........................................................................351
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™........................................................................352
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................353
Engine Oil......................................................354
Checking the Coolant...............................355
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoost™/2.7L EcoBoost™...........359
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0LEcoBoost™..............................................360
Changing the Fuel Filter............................361
12V Battery.....................................................361
12V Battery – Troubleshooting..............364
Adjusting the Headlamps.......................365
Exterior Bulbs...............................................367
Interior Bulbs................................................369
Drive Belt Routing - 2.3L EcoBoost™.......................................................................369
Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™.....................................370
Removable VehicleComponents
Removable Windows.................................371
Removable Doors.......................................376
Removable Roof Panels..........................384
Removable Hard Top................................392
Removable Soft Top.................................393
Removable Fenders...................................397
Removable Running Boards - Raptor.......................................................................399
Removable Front Bumper End Caps -Raptor.........................................................401
Storing the Doors and the Roof Panels -4-Door, Excluding: Raptor...................407
Storing the Doors and the Roof Panels -Raptor..........................................................414
Storing the Roof Panels - 2-Door..........419
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products.......................................421
Cleaning the Exterior.................................422
Cleaning the Interior..................................424
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............427
Waxing Your Vehicle..................................427
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Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage......428
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage........................................................................429
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label..............................430
Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades...............................430
Information on the Tire Sidewall...........431
Glossary of Tire Terminology.................436
Tire Replacement Requirements..........437
Using Snow Chains....................................439
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures....................441
Inflating the Tires.........................................441
Inspecting the Tire for Wear...................442
Inspecting the Tire for Damage............442
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems......443
Tire Rotation.................................................443
Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem
What Is the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.......................................................445
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemOverview....................................................445
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemPrecautions..............................................446
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLimitations................................................446
Viewing the Tire Pressures......................447
Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting......................................447
Changing a Road Wheel
Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding: Raptor.......................................................................449
Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor.................453
Wheel Nuts - Excluding: Raptor...........458
Wheel Nuts - Raptor.................................459
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.........................................................................461
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™........................................................................462
Engine Specifications - 3.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................463
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™.....464
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.....465
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L EcoBoost™....466
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.3L EcoBoost™.....................................467
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™.....................................468
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.0L EcoBoost™.....................................470
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.3L EcoBoost™.......472
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0LEcoBoost™...............................................473
Fuel Tank Capacity.....................................474
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.0L EcoBoost™......475
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.3L EcoBoost™/2.7LEcoBoost™...............................................476
Washer Fluid Specification.....................476
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity andSpecification.............................................477
Clutch Fluid Capacity and Specification........................................................................478
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacityand Specification...................................478
Brake Fluid Specification.........................478
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification............................................479
Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Excluding: Raptor.....480
Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Raptor..........................480
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CHECKING THE MANUAL
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
Transmission fill level is 0.16 in (4 mm)from oil fill plug.
CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID
LEVEL
1.Check the system for any visual leaksbefore continuing.
2.Make sure the clutch pedal is in themost upward position.
3.Remove the cap and diaphragm andinspect the fluid level. To avoidcontamination, make sure the reservoircap remains in place and fullytightened unless you are checking thefluid level.
4.Reinstall the reservoir cap anddiaphragm.
Only use fluid that meets ourspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 461).
Note:A fluid level on the step line in thereservoir is within the normal operatingrange and there is no need to add fluid. Afluid level not in the normal operating rangecould compromise the performance of thesystem. Have your vehicle checkedimmediately.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FLUID CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION
See Manual Transmission FluidCapacity and Specification (page 477).
CLUTCH FLUID CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION
See Capacities and Specifications(page 461).
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3.Raise the hood until the lift cylindershold it open.
Closing the Hood
WARNING: Make sure that you fullylatch the hood before driving. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
To close, lower the hood and make surethat it fully latches.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.3L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 355).A
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Adding Washer Fluid (page 103).B
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 354).C
Engine oil filler cap. See Adding Engine Oil (page 354).D
Brake fluid reservoir. See Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir (page 209).E
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Engine compartment fuse box. See Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box (page341).F
Battery. See Charging the 12V Battery (page 364).G
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 359).H
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.7L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 355).A
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Adding Washer Fluid (page 103).B
Engine oil filler cap. See Adding Engine Oil (page 354).C
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 354).D
Brake fluid reservoir. See Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir (page 209).E
Engine compartment fuse box. See Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box (page341).F
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 362).G
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 359).H
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.0L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 355).A
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Adding Washer Fluid (page 103).B
Engine oil filler cap. See Adding Engine Oil (page 354).C
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 354).D
Brake fluid reservoir. See Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir (page 209).E
Engine compartment fuse box. See Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box (page341).F
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 362).G
Engine oil filter. See Motorcraft Parts (page 466).H
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 359).I
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ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK OVERVIEW
Minimum.A
Nominal.B
Maximum.C
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1.Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground.
2.Check the oil level before starting theengine, or switch the engine off afterwarm up and wait 15 minutes for theoil to drain into the oil pan.
Note:Checking the oil level too soon couldresult in an inaccurate reading.
3.Remove the dipstick and wipe it witha clean, lint-free cloth.
4.Reinstall the dipstick and make sure itis fully seated.
5.Remove the dipstick again to check theoil level.
Note: If the oil level is between themaximum and minimum marks, the oil levelis acceptable. Do not add oil.
6.If the oil level is at the minimum mark,immediately add oil.
7.Reinstall the dipstick. Make sure it isfully seated.
Note:The oil consumption of new enginesreaches its normal level after approximately3,000 mi (5,000 km).
Note:Increases in oil level can occur fromfrequent short trips that do not allow theengine to get to operating temperature, aswell as frequent idling or low speed drivingfor long periods of time.
Note:If oil levels are continuously notedabove the maximum mark, schedule a visitto your authorized dealer.
ADDING ENGINE OIL
WARNING: Do not remove the fillercap when the engine is running.
WARNING: Do not add engine oilwhen the engine is hot. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that thevehicle warranty may not cover.
1.Clean the area surrounding the engineoil filler cap before you remove it.
2.Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3.Add engine oil that meets ourspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 461).
4.Reinstall the engine oil filler cap. Turnit clockwise until you feel a strongresistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than themaximum mark. Oil levels above themaximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note:Immediately soak up any oil spillagewith an absorbent cloth.
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RESETTING THE INTELLIGENT OILLIFE MONITOR
Use the instrument cluster display controlson the steering wheel to reset the oilchange reminder.
From the main menu scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the right arrow button,then from this menu scrollto the following message.
Settings
Press the right arrow button,then from this menu scrollto the following message.
VehicleMainten-ance
Press the right arrow button,then from this menu scrollto the following message.
Oil LifeReset
Press and hold the OKbutton until the instrumentcluster displays thefollowing message.
Hold OK toReset
Reset Successful
When the oil changereminder resets the instru-ment cluster displays 100%.
Remaining Life
{00}%
If the instrument clusterdisplays one of the followingmessages, repeat theprocess.
Not Reset
Reset Cancelled
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY ANDSPECIFICATION
For filling information, please refer to theCapacities and Specifications section ofyour owner's manual. See Engine OilCapacity and Specification (page 467).
CHECKING THE COOLANT
When the engine is cold, check theconcentration and level of the coolant atthe intervals listed in the scheduledmaintenance information. See ScheduledMaintenance (page 528).
Note:Make sure that the coolant level isbetween the minimum and maximum markson the coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. Thelevel may extend beyond the MAX mark.
If the coolant level is at or below theminimum mark, add prediluted coolantimmediately.
Maintain coolant concentration within48% to 50%, which equates to a freezepoint between -29°F (-34°C) and -35°F(-37°C). Coolant concentration should bechecked using a refractometer. We do notrecommend the use of hydrometers orcoolant test strips for measuring coolantconcentration.
Adding Coolant
WARNING: Keep your hands andclothing clear of the cooling fan.
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Mislock.....................................................................89Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................88Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................88Doors and Locks –Troubleshooting..........................................89Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................90Doors and Locks – InformationMessages...........................................................89Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps..............89Drive Belt Routing - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................369Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™.......................................370Driver Alert......................................................293Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.....................294Driver Alert Indicators................................294Driver Alert Limitations..............................293Driver Alert Precautions............................293Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...............294Driver Alert – Information Messages.........294Driving Economically..................................326Driving Hints...................................................318Off-Road Driving.................................................318
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Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning.........................................................214Electric Parking Brake..................................213Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................214Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................214Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages..........................................................215Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps................................................................214Electric Power Steering..............................237Electric Power Steering Precautions...........237How Does Electric Power SteeringWork...................................................................237Electromagnetic Compatibility...............612Electronic Locking Differential...............203Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting............................................207
Electronic Locking DifferentialIndicators.....................................................206Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting........................................207Electronic Locking Differential –Information Messages................................207Emergency Call Limitations.......................78Emergency Call Requirements..................77Emergency Call System Data....................26Emergency Towing.....................................340Emission Law...............................................609Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice..............................................................511Enabling Apps on an iOS Device.............511Enabling Remote Start...............................129End User License Agreement.................584Engine Block Heater....................................166Engine Block Heater Precautions.................166How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................166Using the Engine Block Heater......................167Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge..............................................................119Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.3L EcoBoost™........................................467Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™.......................................468Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.0L EcoBoost™.......................................470Engine Oil.......................................................354Adding Engine Oil..............................................354Checking the Engine Oil Level......................354Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification...................................................355Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................354Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................355Engine Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™..................................................461Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................462Engine Specifications - 3.0LEcoBoost™.................................................463Environment.....................................................27Evasive Steering Assist.............................290Evasive Steering Assist Limitations.............291Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff........................................................................291
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